Jack Johnson facts for kids

Jack Johnson is a name that many different people have had! When you hear the name "Jack Johnson," it could be talking about a famous musician, a talented athlete, or even a character from a TV show. This page will help you learn about some of the well-known people named Jack Johnson.

Entertainment and Arts

Musicians and Performers

• Jack Johnson (musician) (born 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, and surfer. He is known for his calm, acoustic songs. He also directs films.
• Jack Johnson is a member of the American music group Jack & Jack. This duo makes pop-rap music.
• Big Jack Johnson (1940–2011) was a blues musician. Blues music is a style of music that started in African-American communities in the United States.
• Jack Johnson (actor) (born 1987) is an American actor. You might have seen him in movies or TV shows.

Films and Characters

• Jack Johnson (film) is a documentary movie from 1970. It tells the story of the famous boxer Jack Johnson.
• Jack Johnson (album) is a music album by Miles Davis, released in 1971. Miles Davis was a very famous jazz musician.
• Jack Johnson (character) is a made-up character in the American TV series Black-ish.

Politics and Public Service

Canadian Politicians

• Jack Johnson (Canadian politician) (1930–2009) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. Politicians are people who work in government to help lead a country or region.

American Politicians

• Jack Johnson (American politician) (born 1968) is an American politician from Tennessee.

Sports Stars

American Football Players

• Jack Johnson (coach) (1892–1927) was an American coach for football, basketball, and baseball teams.
• Jack Johnson (tackle) (1909–1978) was an American football player who played as a tackle. A tackle is a position on the offensive or defensive line.
• Jack Johnson (defensive back) (1933–2015) was an American football player who played as a defensive back. This position helps defend against passes.

Baseball Players

• Jack Johnson (second baseman) (1883–1940) was an African-American baseball player. He was also a boxer and was sometimes called "Topeka Jack."
• Jack Johnson (outfielder) was a baseball player in the Negro leagues during the 1920s. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues for African-American players.
• Jack Johnson (third baseman) was another baseball player in the Negro leagues, playing in the 1930s.

Other Sports

• Jack Johnson (boxer) (1878–1946) was a very famous American boxer. He made history by becoming the first black heavyweight boxing world champion.
• Jack Johnson (English footballer) (1919–1975) was an English footballer. Football (soccer) is a popular sport around the world.
• Jack Johnson (Australian footballer) (1926–2008) was an Australian rules footballer for the Essendon team. Australian rules football is a unique sport played in Australia.
• Jack Johnson (sport shooter) (1928-1993) was an American sport shooter. Sport shooting involves using firearms in competitions.
• Jack Johnson (ice hockey) (born 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenseman, helping to protect his team's goal.
• Jack Johnson (rugby league) (born 1996) is an English rugby league footballer. Rugby league is a full-contact team sport.
• Albert Ariel Bedwin Johnson (1914–1996), known as Jack, was a world champion in real tennis. Real tennis is an older version of the game we now call tennis.
• Jack Johnson (Danish footballer) is a Danish footballer.

See also

In Spanish: Jack Johnson para niños

• John Johnson (disambiguation)